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Females store the sperm until ovulation and internal fertilization take place, usually just prior to deposition in the spring. [7] Before the eggs are deposited, male mudpuppies leave the nest. [ 6 ] Once ready, the female deposits the eggs in a safe location, usually on the underside of a rock or log. [ 7 ]
Fertilization is the fusion of gametes to produce a new organism. In animals, the process involves a sperm fusing with an ovum, which eventually leads to the development of an embryo. Depending on the animal species, the process can occur within the body of the female in internal fertilization, or outside in the case of external fertilization.
The decline in amphibian and reptile populations has led to an awareness of the effects of pesticides on reptiles and amphibians. [177] In the past, the argument that amphibians or reptiles were more susceptible to any chemical contamination than any land aquatic vertebrate was not supported by research until recently. [ 177 ]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 11 January 2025. Group of animals including lepidosaurs, testudines, and archosaurs This article is about the animal class. For other uses, see Reptile (disambiguation). Reptiles Temporal range: Late Carboniferous–Present Pre๊ ๊ O S D C P T J K Pg N Tuatara Saltwater crocodile Common box turtle ...
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The life cycle is completed when they metamorphose into adults. A few species deposit eggs on land or bypass the tadpole stage. A few species deposit eggs on land or bypass the tadpole stage. Adult frogs generally have a carnivorous diet consisting of small invertebrates , but omnivorous species exist and a few feed on plant matter.
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Parthenogenesis is a form of reproduction where eggs develop without fertilization, resulting in unisexual species. This phenomenon is closely related with reproductive modes such as hybridogenesis, where fertilization occurs, but the paternal DNA is not passed on.